Sarah Hodgson, Teaching Dogs, Training Peoplehttp://whendogstalk.com
Where dogs are treated like family, not just members of the pack.Sun, 08 Feb 2015 17:12:59 +0000en-UShourly1Tesla Welcomes Dad Homehttp://whendogstalk.com/testimonials-privateclients/2838/
http://whendogstalk.com/testimonials-privateclients/2838/#commentsSun, 08 Feb 2015 16:15:53 +0000Sarahhttp://whendogstalk.com/?p=2838Read the rest]]>Tesla is my first puppy and I have been overwhelmed. I raised two children and falsely assumed a puppy couldn’t be that different. Boy, was I wrong. I first met Sarah several years ago when she came to the house to help with my son’s rescue dog. She worked miracles in one short session. So it was a no brainer to call Sarah when my husband I rescued a puppy. Tesla, the puppy, and I enrolled in Sarah’s puppy kindergarten.

There, Sarah works with Puppies and their owners to learn how to encourage good behavior and resolve some of the many frustrations that are common to puppyhood. These include chewing, house training, nipping, jumping, etc. At the last class, I mentioned that my puppy, Tesla, just didn’t seem to like her mat. Sarah said to just keep trying and made some suggestions, but I didn’t have high hopes. I was also worried because my husband was coming home from rehab following an operation to insert a rod in his thigh. Needless to say, he isn’t too steady on his feet. Lo and behold, when the three of us got home that day, Tesla immediately went to her mat and my husband settled in with out incident. It’s been relatively smooth sailing ever since. (She is still a puppy!)

I cannot say enough positive things about Sarah Hodgson. She loves every animal – and their owners. She doesn’t “teach” or “preach”. She has fun with you and your dog and in the process both you and the dog learn the tools you need to live together, happily and stress free.

Sarah Wise Miller

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http://whendogstalk.com/testimonials-privateclients/thank-you/#commentsMon, 27 Oct 2014 11:03:17 +0000Sarahhttp://whendogstalk.com/?p=2800Read the rest]]>Sarah – I wanted to send you a huge thank you. Our Kaia is a different dog in just 2 days. We have a long way to go, but it’s all working and having a measurable impact. I never expected so much from just one lesson. The kids are so much happier now!

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After reading Sarah’s book “Puppies for Dummies” and learning Sarah and I lived in close proximity, I was determined to meet her.

After conversing a bit through email, my family and I had the pleasure of meeting Sarah in person prior to our puppy arriving from the breeder. That meeting was the best experience for our family as we were all well prepared for the puppy’s arrival. The things we learned are endless!!! Having Sarah before the puppy arrived worked best for us as there were no interruptions and we could focus on exactly what Sarah was teaching us.

Sarah is a fountain of information and knows her stuff inside and out. We have implemented her teachings into our everyday lives and we have a well-behaved puppy. There is nothing better than a well behaved puppy.

I would highly recommend anybody who is getting a puppy have Sarah come to your house to teach everyone how to care for a puppy.

Christmas 2012 I put my 16 year old “first born” chihuahua down. She was old and in a lot of pain but obviously we were devastated. Our other chihuahua/min pin rescue is in retirement, she sleeps all day and shows up for mealtimes. The rumblings for another dog began. I was hesitant after our second failed rescue Then a phone call from Sarah: ” I have the perfect dog for you, you have to come and see.” We fell in love, and now we have twins. Our rescue puppies are delightful. Thanks to Sarah they are the perfect match for our family. They can cope with the chaos that is my house. They are included in dramas, they have feature roles in video star, they play fetch and frisbee. They are sweet and perfect and we are so happy. I will never try another rescue without Sarah, her advice and her selection saved us so much time, money and a lot of heartache. A million thanks.

Sarah your knowledge and book smarts about dogs in always spot on. You
spend time getting to know the family and the dog; that makes for the
most successful outcome. The best part is, your training techniques make
sense. You pull all of the pieces together to create a balanced home.
Finn is already showing signs of improvement in our house and we know he
will be the protector we want but also the welcoming dog we need! We
can’t thank you enough.

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http://whendogstalk.com/testimonials-privateclients/2660/#commentsSun, 27 Oct 2013 17:46:19 +0000Sarahhttp://whendogstalk.com/?p=2660Read the rest]]>Hi Sarah! Otis is a new dog! The leash has changed our lives and he has not jumped up on a single person since you were the other day, it’s amazing Thank you!
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What a pleasure it was meeting you Sarah – you have such a warm and fun personality, no wonder you are so good with dogs! How can they resist? Thank you so much for helping us train Bruno. It was hard to believe our jumpy and hyper dog could be so obedient and sweet with you in such a short period of time. We learned so much in watching you work and listened carefully to all your advice. Our relationship with him has completely changed. Thanks again!

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http://whendogstalk.com/testimonials-privateclients/2517/#commentsThu, 06 Jun 2013 14:20:09 +0000Sarahhttp://whendogstalk.com/?p=2517Read the rest]]>We first met Sarah when we were going through an extreme crisis with Carlow our standard poodle. While I have been a dog person forever and could not imagine spending the rest of my life without one, my wife came from a different culture and was not. Sarah was a calming influence on our household and she worked with us all to better understand our dog and the interactions that we were all having with him.

Flash forward to our new puppy. Through private sessions and attending her classes, Sarah helped us integrate her into the family and gave us the tools necessary to provide her with structure and all that she and we needed to thrive. My wife has gone from someone who merely tolerates dogs to one that enjoys them. We have just adopted another puppy!

Thanks, Sarah!

]]>http://whendogstalk.com/testimonials-privateclients/2517/feed/0As heard on Your Dog’s Best Friend, 5/30/13http://whendogstalk.com/sarahs-blog/as-heard-on-your-dogs-best-friend-53013/
http://whendogstalk.com/sarahs-blog/as-heard-on-your-dogs-best-friend-53013/#commentsSat, 01 Jun 2013 12:54:04 +0000Sarahhttp://whendogstalk.com/?p=2499Read the rest]]>Well perhaps my greatest joy on tonight’s radio show was finding a name for our latest rescue, a dear two year old cat who was left for good in a dented, dilapidated crate on the side of the highway. He’s been utterly nameless for over a month as we marveled at his loving nature and tolerance of all the kids, the dogs and the chaos under our roof. Talking to David, who called into Your Dog’s Best Friend from the Halo Citytails Pop-Up Store on the corner of 47th and Lexington in NYC, the name hit me like lightning. Halo! It’s perfect as our kitty must have had a Halo around him to survive his disregard, and his personality is nothing short of heavenly.

I was delighted with the questions that came in about pool behavior, crate tension and separation anxiety. Each gave Tracey and me hot topics to banter and discuss. To dogs, pools must seem like gigantic pits, and while the water can be refreshing for those that learn to swim, seeing their loved one submerge must seem incredible frightening. I have seen this situation with clients and suggest they secure something large and white at the bottom of the pool if the pool bottom is dark or dark sheets if the bottom is light, and float large white or yellow objects to enact a contrast. If the dog is frightened to get near the pool side you can use Halo treats to lure him closer, until you’re able to float them on the surface by placing them on a piece of bread or a buoyant tray. I will discuss this topic in my June 8th article on the Huffington Post. Meanwhile Tracie and I concurred that the crate should be used to nap and sleep train a dog but not to shut a dog into to prevent mischief. Dogs are social animals and will go crazy if left in lock down or solitary confinement. If dogs do not view their crate as a safe place–like a crib to a baby, then they should not be used at all. In this case a enclosed bathroom, laundry area or kitchen can be embellished with rewards and bedding and a dog should be left in this area when you cannot watch him.

Finally, Separation Anxiety is always a hot topic and one that I’m experiencing on the home front with my youngest rescue, a dog we call Boozle. I was delighted to hear about the work at Ceva , and quickly placed my order for dog appeasing pheromone right after finishing my show. Read more about it in my forthcoming Huffington Blog, but for this caller we suggest a calm approach that involved creating a safe place for her dog, a calm reaction no matter the destruction–dogs do not respond out of spite but out of fear, panic or frustration, and find creative ways to increase healthy exercise. While many view a 5 mile leash walk as fun for the dog, dog’s often feel frustrated and trapped on short leashes and prefer and more meandering style of movement which can be better simulated by allowing freedom on a long line.

If you missed last Thursday’s show, it’s not too late. Catch it as a podcast HERE.